Disabled Access Guide for Fareham Library

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Fareham.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Fareham.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The car park is located next to the venue.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.

The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 3.5m x 4.04m (11ft 5in x 13ft 3in).

Standard marked parking bays are located at the rear of the venue.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open (no doors).

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is medium height.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.

This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.

This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.

There is an ordering service.

It takes approximately 7-14 days to process an order.

The library does have computers with accessible software.

Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.

A large text keyboard is available for computer users.

A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.

A height adjustable table is available for computer users.

Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes Dolphin SuperNova.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located to the right after you enter.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.

The lift is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.07m x 1.43m (3ft 6in x 4ft 8in).

The clear door width is 72cm.

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There are no accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.